Common Ground Band in concert Gorham’s free, outdoor summer concert series continues with the Common Ground Band, from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, on the lawn at the gazebo next to Baxter Memorial Library on South Street. Gorham Recreation Department sponsors the concert series that continues through Aug. 16. Parking is available along South Street […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Story Book Yoga
The South Portland Public Library is offering two special Story Book Yoga sessions with Carrie Morris, owner of Kids Heart Yoga, on Wednesday, July 20, at 2:30 p.m., and on Thursday, July 28, at 2 p.m. Both programs are free and open to families with children 2 and up. See www.southportlandlibrary.com or call 767-7660, ext. […]
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Marsh center offers full moon canoe tours
The Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center is offering its popular full moon canoe tours on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, July 17, 18 and 19, at 8 p.m. The cost is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for black-crowned night heron or see […]
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Hereditary cancers focus of film
Those affected by hereditary breast, ovarian or related cancer syndromes are invited to attend a free screening of the documentary, “In the Family,” by Joanna Rudnick, offered at the Cancer Community Center in South Portland on Tuesday, July 26, at 6 p.m. Rudnick tested positive for the BRCA gene that greatly increases the risk of […]
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Arts and entertainment calendar
THEATER Through Sunday, July 31 “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” at Schoolhouse Arts Center 16 Richville Road, Standish, directed by Dillon Bates, music by Allen Thomas and choreography by Jake Boyce. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. $16-$18. 642-3743 or www.schoolhousearts.org. Friday, July 15-Saturday, July 23 Agatha Christie’s “The […]
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Westbrook shopping center gets public hearing
Westbrook residents will get a chance to speak their mind next week on the proposed Dirigo Plaza shopping center during a scheduled public hearing. The Westbrook Planning Board will host the public hearing at its regular meeting Tuesday, July 19, at 7 p.m. As the proposal moves ahead in the approval process, it may be […]
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Westbrook shopping center gets public hearing
Westbrook residents will get a chance to speak their mind next week on the proposed Dirigo Plaza shopping center during a scheduled public hearing. The Westbrook Planning Board will host the public hearing at its regular meeting Tuesday, July 19, at 7 p.m. As the proposal moves ahead in the approval process, it may be […]
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Marsh center offers full moon canoe tours
The Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center is offering its popular full moon canoe tours on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, July 17, 18 and 19, at 8 p.m. The cost is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for black-crowned night heron or see […]
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Upcoming events at the Scarborough library
This summer the Scarborough Public Library is as busy as ever, with several upcoming programs. See www.scarboroughlibrary.org or call 883-4723 for more information. On Friday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m., the library will offer kids the chance to improve their reading skills by reading to Gracie, a trained therapy dog. Fifteen-minute sessions with Gracie and […]
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Looking Back
July 17, 1991 The Gorham Planning Board, with some pressure from the Town Council and town manager, approved construction Monday of the Regional Waste Systems landfill and recycling center proposed for the former Ross Grant property on lower Main Street. With local approval in hand, RWS will seek permission from state and federal agencies to […]